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Alan Pardew hoping Newcastle will dig deep for new striker

Alan Pardew hopes Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will back his plans to bring in a striking replacement for Demba Ba.

Last Updated: 08/01/13 10:38am

Alan Pardew: Needs to find a new frontman following sale of Demba Ba

Ba is on his way out of St James' Park, with the formalities of a switch to Chelsea in the process of being tied up.

His departure will see Newcastle shorn of the services of their leading marksman, leaving them with a gaping hole to fill in their frontline.

Pardew is aware of the need to bring in quality reinforcements, but believes he will need support from Ashley as the money generated from Ba's sale is unlikely to stretch very far in the January transfer market.